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We remember Thomas William Till
We remember Thomas William Till
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8827907
Source:7196966
1890
1913
marriage
Alice Louisa Brown
Source:8827907
27th October 1913 - 6th January 1919
1914
children
James William Till
Source:8827907
30th August 1914
1914
employment
Farm labourer
Source:8827907
September 1914
1914
location
2 White Oaks, Bishop's Wood, Brewood, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8827907
September 1914
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8827910
11th December 1915
1916
children
Thomas Richard Till
Source:8827907
6th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
146533
Royal Field Artillery
517th Howitzer Battery
Source:8827907
31st October 1916 - 24th January 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8827907
10th November 1916 - 23rd June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
146533
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Battery, 155th Brigade
Source:8827907
25th January 1917 - 4th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
GSW Back / abdomen and right thigh. Fracture 11th rib. Spleen removed. Abdominal perforation. Paraplegia
Hospital/Institution
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31st May 1917
1917
discharge
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4th September 1917
1917
location
Dean Street, Brewood, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8827907
4th September 1917
1919
death
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6th January 1919
burial
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7196966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Till |
| Source | 8827907 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 White Oaks, Bishop's Wood, Brewood, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known September 1914 | ||
| Dean Street, Brewood, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 4th September 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 146533 | Royal Field Artillery | 517th Howitzer Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 146533 | Royal Field Artillery | "D" Battery, 155th Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Till | son | 30th August 1914 | |
| Thomas Richard Till | son | 6th March 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Louisa Brown | wife | 27th October 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card - image | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| TILL, TW #146533 | R58235 |
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